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Add 90/56 and 16/60

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 16/60

90/56 + 16/60 is 787/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   16/60 = 16 × 14/60 × 14 = 224/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/840 + 224/840 = 1350 + 224/840 = 1574/840
5. 1574/840 simplified gives 787/420
6. So, 90/56 + 16/60 = 787/420
   In mixed form: 1367/420

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